Monday, June 17, 2013

Breaking News - 1921 Census of Canada

A reliable source from the LAC has just phoned me to ask that I inform my readers, genealogists, and others interested in their Canadian families, that the 1921 Canadian Census has already been digitized, and has been ready for release since last Wednesday, 12 June, but it is being held back by the federal government before it is released.

So if you want the census released NOW, it has been suggested that you write the Heritage Minister, The Honourable James Moore, and ask that the 1921 Canadian Census be released now.

Minister Moore’s mailing address is: The Hon. James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage & Official Languages, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6.

His telephone number is 613-992-9650, and his fax number is 613-992-9868.

28 comments:

Yes, they did. However, all that was asked of me today was to let the public know that what is being stated now is for the record, and to clarify any misunderstandings that may have been gleaned from previous news stories which suggested that the census hadn't been digitized, and it was. It was also ready to be released as of last Wednesday, but has been held back by the minister's office. I will be sure to keep you and others informed once news updates become available. Please rest assured that I have been well-served by the LAC before, and I am confident of what was passed on to me today.

A note was sent to the Hon James Moore requesting formal detailed information on the status of the release of the 1921 census data - I suspect they want ensure there are no glitches in the data since it appears to be a large census.

The PM's office responded to my email, and said they had passed the email on to the minister responsible, the Minister of Industry! Am just about to let them know who the "responsible" minister is. The Heritage Minister has not responded.

The idea that James MORON Moore would be holding back the posting of the 1921 Census enrages me to no end! How dare they stand in the way of a timely transfer of the census records into the hands of an eagerly awaiting public!

Hi! I sent e-mails to Messieurs Harper and Moore on June 18. No reply so far. Also sent copy of my message to my MP, Olivia Chow, asking her to see if she can do something to get these people to release the 1921 census of Canada.

Hi from New Zealand. My great uncle settled in Condor, Alberta in 1906 and I was excited to learn more about him from the 1921 census as his only offspring died as babies, so no relatives to contact in Canada so no release was a great disappoint. My mothers cousin settled in St. Johns NB in 1912. All of us from Inverness Scotland. I have emailed your M.P. James Moore, indicating the disappointment of folks worldwide.Cheers from NZ, Min Walker

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